S7095 - The Scalp

NJ366369, LR28.

 

HISTORY

Pillar completed 9th October 1952 costing £24.13s.0d. Computed as secondary triangulation station NJ45/11 within the Elgin secondary block, and levelled to second class precision during 1953. This pillar station was last maintained by the Ordnance Survey in July 1983.

 

SITE VISIT

Parked on verge beside track entrance at NJ373397. Followed the mapped track all the way. The pillar is in good condition beside cairn. The spider retains its original OS centre cap with deep indented letters. Thee flush bracket faces NNE, compass reading 20°. Vented through back (southmost) sight hole. The panoramic 360° view includes Benachie and prominent tops in Sutherland.

 

Photographed: 4th May 2011, GRP.

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Map: Trig Pillars on OS Landranger 28

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Neighbouring Triangulation Pillars

 

S7443 - Kelman Hill : 2.75 miles to the southeast.

 

S7094 - The Moorland : 2.79 miles to the north.

 

S7181 - Jocks Hill : 3.26 miles to the west.

 

S6952 - Hill Of Talnamounth : 3.52 miles to the northeast.

 

S7078 - Tulloch Wood : 3.87 miles to the northwest.

 

S7277 - Scaut Hill : 3.92 miles to the southwest.

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